As a preparation for the Annual Infant Jesus Feast, Alangar, the 9 days Novena commenced on Jan 02, 2015 noon with the flag hoisting ceremony done by V. Rev. Fr. Austine Peres (Vicarwar, Moodbidri Deanery). During this auspicious occasion, Rev. Fr. Basil Vas (Parish Priest), Rev. Fr. Claude Corda, O.P (Chaplain, Seafarers, Mangalore), Br. Ravi Rajesh, Mr. Jerald Lobo (Parish Vice President) and Parish Pastoral members were present.